Knowledge Management Capacity Research Articles

Unlocking HR’s Hidden Treasure on Innovation Capability: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Management Capacity

Effective innovation is possible when one can innovate. Malaysia has serious problems due to a lack of R&D and innovation skills. Furthermore, small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in developing nations have received less attention in past research on Malaysian innovation. A quantitative strategy is employed to meet the study's goals. A survey approach is used to collect data from the owners, chief executives, and management of ICT SMEs. The research collected and analyzed a total of 200 respondents. The research models and hypotheses were assessed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. This research comprises the difference between Innovative Centric Human Resource Management (ICHRM) (Acquisition; Development; Egalitarian; Collaborative; Documentation, Information System) and Innovation Capability (Radical; Incremental), also the relationship between ICHRM and Innovation Capability, using Knowledge Management Capacity as a mediator. Based on the findings of this study, the majority of HRM practices are suitable for SMEs' incremental innovation capabilities. This study also presents empirical evidence of the impact of ICHRM on knowledge management capacity on innovation, focusing on the impact of each dimension in ICHRM components that were linked to organizational processes, with a focus on the influence on incremental and radical innovation.

The impact of knowledge management and innovation capacity on business results at FDI enterprises in Vietnam

The impact of knowledge management and innovation capacity on business results at FDI enterprises in Vietnam

Knowledge management and innovation capacity of agricultural organizations in Valle del Yaqui in times of Covid-19.

Objetivo: analizar la situación que viven las organizaciones agrícolas del Valle del Yaqui con relación a la forma de generar el conocimiento y su capacidad de innovación en contingencia sanitaria. Metodología: a través de una investigación cualitativa por medio de guías de entrevistas a diversos agricultores del Valle del Yaqui. Resultados: se encontró que el sector agrícola se adaptó rápidamente ante la aparición del Covid-19 buscando generar ideas y estrategias que les permitan obtener más conocimiento sobre sus cultivos. Limitaciones: barreras que el sector tiene a la participación de este tipo de investigaciones: delincuencia y extorciones. Los productores argumentan que los han contactado de supuestos institutos con la intensión de concertar citas de negocios y al final de cuenta resultan con chantajes telefónicos. Conclusión: las empresas agrícolas buscan gestionar su conocimiento por medio de la innovación específicamente innovación por productos.

Important of knowledge management capacity on the competitive advantage of advertising companies in Sulaymaniyah

Knowledge management plays a crucial role in the long-term success of the companies. Therefore, this thesis pursues to delve into the relationship between Knowledge Management Capability (KMC) and the competitive benefit of corporations in Sulaymaniyah. Additionally, the study will investigate the role of management support in facilitating this connection. To achieve these objectives, a survey questionnaire will be developed based on existing research. Data will be collected from at least 250 advertising companies. This data will then be analysed using correlation and regression techniques. The research seeks to provide valuable insights into how KMC influences competitive advantage. Furthermore, it aims to offer recommendations for improving organizational performance and strategic management support. By uncovering these insights, this study endeavors to assist companies in Sulaymaniyah's advertising industry in achieving sustainable success.

Exploring the role of knowledge management capacity on SMEs’ digital transformation intentions: Integrating signaling theory and the technology acceptance mode

Exploring the role of knowledge management capacity on SMEs’ digital transformation intentions: Integrating signaling theory and the technology acceptance mode

Visualizing the Future of Knowledge Sharing in SMEs in the Construction Industry: A VOSviewer Analysis of Emerging Trends and Best Practices

This review paper systematically synthesizes existing literature on knowledge sharing (KS) and knowledge transfer (KT) in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, updating previous research and making predictions about emerging issues. The comprehensive literature review employs three different bibliometric techniques: (1) textual analysis of keywords and abstracts to identify relevant research areas, (2) cocitation analysis of references to analyze the evolution of KS and KT in SMEs, and (3) bibliographic linkage analysis of documents to summarize the background and results. The resulting conceptual map outlines the historical development of KS and KT at individual, group, and organizational levels in the construction industry. The study emphasizes the critical significance of KS and KT for SMEs in this industry. It highlights the role of innovation and open innovation in facilitating the successful implementation of KS and KT. The analysis also reveals the need for enhanced knowledge management in SMEs through better data management, implementation of digital systems for internal management, identification of inefficiencies in KT in collaborative networks, and adjustment of knowledge management approaches to suit different cultural and geographic contexts. Finally, the paper suggests future trends in KS and KT, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, technological capabilities, and developing a suitable organizational culture and structure for open innovation in the construction industry. This article offers an innovative approach to KS and KT in SMEs and practical recommendations for improving knowledge management and innovation capacity in construction-related businesses. Its systematic approach and focus on SMEs in the construction industry make it highly relevant for research and business practice.

Knowledge Management And Its Relationship To Entrepreneurial Orientation An Exploratory Study On The Opinions Of A Sample The University Of Mosul

There are many and diverse forms of leadership, but it aims to strengthen the innovative capacity of knowledge management by increasing its initiative and willingness to adopt risks. To provide outstanding performance, the research community was chosen as a sample of two teachers in one of the university’s colleges by distributing (25) questionnaires to the individuals surveyed at their work sites, which included several questions. According to the study attempt, the statistical program (SPSS) was used to calculate the frequency distribution, percentages, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation. The research reached a number of conclusions, the most prominent of which was that knowledge management has a positive impact on entrepreneurial orientation, as it contributes to increasing the growth of projects to become medium and large projects in the country. the future.

Impact of Knowledge Management on Results of Social Enterprises in Vietnam

Purpose: The article focuses on analyzing how knowledge management affects the utilization and development of knowledge resources in social enterprises, which in turn can create positive results in implementing social and business goals.
 
 Method: Based on the statistical results of samples with 2 main characteristics: Characteristics of survey samples according to characteristics of Social Enterprise owners and Characteristics of survey samples according to characteristics of Social Enterprises to conduct an assessment of knowledge Management capacity, discovery factor to provide discussions and discuss the impact of knowledge management on social enterprise models.
 
 Results: The article confirms that Knowledge management is becoming important and a competitive advantage in Social Enterprises in particular and the business environment in general. All Enterprise activities revolve around Knowledge Management, so this is a key factor in the competitive advantage and sustainable development of all businesses, especially in the era of the 4.0 Technology Revolution.
 
 Conclusion: The study provides recommendations and directions so that interested researchers continue to improve and develop new research models and that administrators in social enterprises in Vietnam have more grounds to make recommendations. management decisions.

Team innovation: The role of team capabilities and team decision‐making

AbstractDrawing on the team‐member exchange theory, in this paper, we examine how the knowledge‐based three team capabilities (team knowledge management capacity, team absorptive capacity, adaptive team capacity), when shared among team members, will influence the effectiveness of team decision‐making and team innovation. The study was conducted in Indian organizations. Data collected from 112 team members (with experience in innovation projects) were analyzed using structural equation modeling and bootstrapping procedure. The findings reveal that team members' capability (knowledge management capacity, adaptive capacity) plays a significant role in team innovation when there is team decision‐making. However, the study found no significant relationship between absorptive capacity and team innovation. The study contributes to the literature on team innovation by offering fresh insights into how the high‐quality Team‐member exchange leads to better capitalization of distinct team capabilities leading to effective team decision‐making, culminating in the generation of creative and novel ideas and solutions.

Nexus Between Knowledge Management Capacity Building and Organization Productivity of Sugar Companies in Kenya

Performance of manufacturing firms has been highly influenced by macro environmental factors ranging from political instability and socio-economic factors. As a result, knowledge management has increasingly become crucial in reducing the impact on both internal and external factors. The study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge management capacity building and productivity of sugar companies in Kenya. The study assessed the moderating effect of transformational leadership on the relationship between capacity building and the productivity of sugar companies. This was anchored on the theory of change which explains the need for knowledge management in managing business dynamic external environment. The study adopted a positivist research philosophy and correlational research designs. Questionnaires were administered in a census survey to 218 managers working in 8 sugar companies in Kenya. Mean and standard deviation was utilized with frequencies as descriptive statistics. A simple regression was adopted to establish the relationship between knowledge management capacity building and productivity of firms. The finding revealed that the sugar firms shared knowledge, however, there was need to improve knowledge management system, knowledge retrieval and knowledge acquisition. There was significant relationship between innovative capacity building and productivity. The study concludes that there was statistically significant relationship between knowledge management capacity building and organization productivity. It is recommended that there is a need to improve the knowledge management system and policies to enhance productivity of organizations

Assessing the sustainable development of firms: The moderating role of transformational leadership and firm size

AbstractDue to escalating environmental problems and challenges, ensuring sustainable development (SD) has become a matter of concern for organizations worldwide at a precinct scale. This study aims to integrate the variables, which are antecedents of SD through direct and indirect paths. The managers as participants of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises have helped the researchers to explore the role of green knowledge management (GKM) and green dynamic capacity with the intervention of green innovation and competitive advantage in achieving SD. The results achieved through structural equation modeling revealed positive and significant direct and indirect relationships, however, the intervening role of green innovation and green competitive advantage between GKM and SD show insignificant results. Interestingly, we have also identified two significant moderators as a part of this study: large firm size and transformational leadership. This research has important implications and significant contributions to theory and practice. It can be considered innovative by using a range of antecedents in an integrated way, proposing and testing a theoretical model of SD in a developing country Pakistan, which is affirmed and committed to achieving SDGs by the year 2030.

Influence of Knowledge Management and Individual Absorptive Capacity towards Innovation Capability among Agricultural Researchers: A pilot study

Advancing research and development (R&D) aspects is one of the main approaches to deal with this critical issue in agricultural sectors. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the instruments to comprehend the association between knowledge management, absorptive capacity, and innovation capability in Malaysia's agriculture R&D. Focusing on individual-level analysis, this study quantitatively assesses the validity and reliability of the instruments at the preliminary stage of before going into full-fledged research. Based on the content validity index (CVI), and pilot data value, the finalized instrument has been sufficiently analyzed to proceed into a larger-scale study.

Examining employee performance through knowledge management practices, organisational commitment and capacity building in the Malaysian hotel industry

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the role of knowledge management practices, organisational commitment and capacity building on employee performance in the hotel industry. This study also investigated the mediating role of organisational commitment and capacity building between knowledge management practices and employee performance. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach and questionnaire survey were used to collect data from hotel employees from Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to collect data from 291 participants, and partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to analyse the hypotheses. Findings The results of this study confirm that knowledge management practices positively and significantly affect knowledge-employee performance. Employees achieve this performance through the mediating influence of organisational commitment and capacity building culture. Practical implications This study offers several implications for Malaysian practitioners and policymakers regarding learning and knowledge management practices in the hospitality industry. The results suggest that organisations can manage knowledge assets and key processes of the organisational environment to create and use knowledge to improve sustainable employee performance through knowledge management practices. Originality/value This study sheds light on the knowledge management literature by examining the effect of knowledge management practices on organisational commitment, particularly in the hospitality industry in Malaysia.

Examining the impact of top management support on employee creativity through the mediating role of knowledge management and absorptive capacity

PurposeDrawing on the knowledge-based view and social exchange theory, this study aims to examine how top management support relates both directly and indirectly to employee creativity through knowledge management processes (acquisition and sharing) and absorptive capacity.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 284 academics and researchers working in research centres in Iraq’s public universities to assess their perceptions of management support, knowledge management, absorptive capacity and creativity.FindingsPerforming structural equation modelling with AMOS, positive relationships were identified between top management support, knowledge management processes, absorptive capacity and employee creativity. The study findings emphasise the pivotal role of top management support in creating an environment that fosters knowledge acquisition and sharing, and enhancing absorptive capacity, in turn, amplifying employee creativity. Empirical evidence confirming the salient role of knowledge management and absorptive capacity in strengthening employee creativity in the context of Iraqi academia and researchers is presented.Originality/valueThe study shows that knowledge management processes and absorptive capacity mediate the influence of top management support on employee creativity. The premise of absorptive capacity is the individual’s ability to identify, accumulate and assimilate relevant knowledge from external sources and commercialise the gained knowledge.

Nexus between entrepreneurial orientation and intellectual capital

PurposeThe importance of knowledge-based assets and the capability to leverage them has been the subject of scholarly interest in entrepreneurial orientation literature. The authors attempt to understand the dominant themes in the prior literature and propose directions for future research.Design/methodology/approachThe authors performed a systematic review of 79 studies to answer the research questions: (1) What are the predominant themes in the literature on the role of intellectual capital and entrepreneurial orientation? (2) What are the potential fields of future research?FindingsThe findings suggest that current research engages the topics of intellectual capital, the capability to leverage knowledge assets and entrepreneurial orientation. The thematic analysis reveals the role of knowledge management, organizational learning, intellectual capital and absorptive capacity in entrepreneurial firms. The authors propose a theoretical model to explain how intellectual capital and its management influence firm-level entrepreneurial behavior.Originality/valueUnderstanding the association between intellectual capital and the capability to leverage knowledge assets is crucial in a dynamic business environment. Effective deployment of knowledge is vital while searching for new entrepreneurial opportunities.

From inclusive climate to organizational innovation: Examining internal and external enablers for knowledge management capacity.

As the diversity field evolves, scholars are shifting the attention from mitigating "problems" associated with diversity to searching for ways to leverage the potential value in diversity. We advance this field by studying how an inclusive climate benefits organizational innovation, an important foundation for sustained competitive advantage. Adopting a synergy perspective, we examine the internal (i.e., workplace demographic diversity in terms of age, gender, and region) and external contingencies (i.e., environmental scanning and environmental uncertainty) for an inclusive climate to foster incremental and radical innovation through the mechanism of knowledge management capacity. We tested our research model with a three-wave data collection from multiple sources (i.e., employees, human resource managers, and executives) in 102 organizations. We found that workplace age and regional diversity (but not gender diversity) strengthened the positive effect of inclusive climate on knowledge management capacity, and subsequently incremental and radical innovation. The facilitating effect of environmental scanning was only significant for organizations that experienced higher environmental uncertainty. Our research highlights the importance of considering the synergistic potential of internal human resources and external environments for organizations to capitalize on their inclusive climate for knowledge management and innovation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Strategic HRM and Firm Performance: Mediating Role of Knowledge Management Capacity and Innovation Performance

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the linkage between strategic HRM (SHRM) and firm performance through knowledge management capability and innovation performance. Primary data were gathered from 624 employees working in 252 Indian firms. Using Model 6 of PROCESS macro, a serial mediation model was estimated to analyse the proposed relationships between SHRM, knowledge management capability, innovation performance and firm performance. The study has revealed that the use of SHRM practices which include selection, training, appraisal, rewards and empowerment results in enhanced knowledge management capability, improved innovation performance and heightened firm performance. Further, the results establish that knowledge management capability and innovation performance act as sequential mediators in linking SHRM to firm performance.

The Influence of Knowledge Management Capacities on Pharmaceutical Firms Competitive Advantage: The Mediating Role of Supply Chain Agility and Moderating Role of Inter Functional Integration.

This study investigates the factors such as knowledge management capacities and their positive influence on firm competitive advantage or the supply chain agility of the firm and the underlying mechanisms (supply chain agility) that facilitate the firm's performance and leads to firm competitive advantage. It also explores the moderating role of inter-functional integration. We have collected the data from the 308 supply chain managers of pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan and questionnaires were used for data collection with multi-item scales already developed and validated. The findings suggest that knowledge management capacities significantly influence a firm's competitive advantage or supply chain agility. The supply chain agility fully mediates between absorptive capacity, transformative capacity, and firm competitive advantage. Further, supply chain agility partially mediates between inventive capacity and firm competitive advantage. Meanwhile, inter-functional integration moderates the relationship between supply chain agility and firm competitive advantage, with their positive relationship strengthening when inter-functional integration is high. The study provides empirical evidence that knowledge management capacities (such as absorptive capacity, transformative capacity, and inventive capacity), supply chain agility, and inter-functional can be important factors in improving firm performance.

Human Systematic Innovation Helix: Knowledge Management, Emotional Intelligence and Entrepreneurial Competency

This study analyzes the relationship between the innovation capacity of Spanish companies through the ability to obtain their information through the integration of these three variables: knowledge management, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial competency of Spanish executives. The questionnaires were distributed to executives of companies from different sectors of activity. The sample consists of 241 executives. The hypothesis was examined by structural equation modeling. Regarding the direct effects, the hypothesis testing result proves that the knowledge management of executives exerts a positive effect on Innovation, and, the entrepreneurial competency of executives exerts a positive effect on innovation. However, the influence of EI on innovation is not significant. The indirect effect shows that the integration of knowledge management, emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial competency of executives exert a positive statistical effect on Innovation at enterprises. This paper contributes with both, scientific and socio-economic impacts. Scientific impact, generating new knowledge that strengthens the value of executives as a catalyst for innovation; and, socio-economic impact, originating the human systematic innovation helix, a new socio-economic management tool to develop knowledge management capacity, socio-emotional abilities, and entrepreneurial competencies of executives, which acts as a lever to boost the results of innovation at companies.

External knowledge sourcing, knowledge management capacity and firms' innovation performance: evidence from manufacturing firms in Thailand

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effects of external knowledge sourcing breadth and depth and explore whether there exists a complementary effect of breadth (or depth) and knowledge management (KM) capacity on firms’ innovation performance. Specifically, this study investigates the direct effects of breadth, depth and KM capacity on product and process innovation outcomes and tests whether complementary effects exist between breadth and KM capacity and between depth and KM capacity.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the survey data of 302 manufacturing firms in Thailand and uses ordinal regression analysis to test the hypotheses empirically.FindingsRegression results reveal that breadth and KM capacity are essential for enhancing firms' innovation performance, while depth is not significant. However, the authors do not find a significance of complementary effects between breadth and KM capacity and depth and KM capacity on firms’ innovation performance.Originality/valueThis study provides additional evidence to contribute to an ongoing debate on what knowledge sourcing strategies (breadth or depth) are significant for enhancing firms’ innovations. Moreover, it explores whether complementary effects between KM capacity and breadth/depth exist in determining firms' innovation performance, which is a neglected issue in the existing literature.